The Law Firm of Ted Yoannou

Niagara Falls Criminal Lawyers

Criminal defence in Niagara Falls

The Law Firm of Ted Yoannou serves clients facing criminal charges and driving offences in Niagara Falls. Because there is no separate criminal courthouse in Niagara Falls, all criminal matters go to the Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines. Ted Yoannou has been a criminal defence lawyer since 1993 and appears there for Niagara Region clients.

Toronto Office

2078 Avenue Road, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M5M 4A6

416-486-2200

North York Office

1000 Finch Avenue West, Suite 600
North York, ON M3J 2V5

416-650-1011

Niagara Falls criminal matters: St. Catharines Courthouse

Criminal charges from Niagara Falls are heard at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines, the central court facility for all of Niagara Region:

Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse:
59 Church Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 7N8

Niagara Falls communities we cover

Niagara Falls, including the tourism district, Lundy’s Lane, and Clifton Hill
Chippawa, Drummond Hill, and South Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls border crossings and the Rainbow Bridge area
Queenston and Lewiston Road corridor

Charges we handle

Niagara Falls generates a specific pattern of charges tied to tourism, cross-border traffic, and the casino economy. Impaired driving, drug charges, and fraud-related offences are common. The Highway 420 and QEW corridors see stunt driving charges. We take cases involving:

Assault, domestic assault, sexual assault, and weapons offences
Drug possession, trafficking, and cross-border importation charges
Theft, fraud, and casino-related offences
DUI, over 80, impaired driving, and refuse breath sample
Stunt driving on the QEW and Highway 420
Youth criminal justice matters
Record suspensions and U.S. waivers (particularly relevant for cross-border travel)

Niagara Falls Legal News

Drug Possession Arrests in Niagara Falls

On October 22, 2013, Niagara Regional Police arrested six men aged 16 to 27 on drug possession and related drug charges in Niagara Falls. Police noted that the suspects had used rotating vehicles, fake identities, and short motel stays to evade detection. All were charged under Section 4 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Drug possession charges in Canada carry sentences that vary depending on the substance involved. from 6 months to 7 years for a first offence depending on classification. Having an experienced criminal defence lawyer can make a significant difference in navigating the range of possible outcomes, from withdrawn charges to reduced classifications and conditional sentences. If you face drug charges in Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland, or anywhere in Niagara Region, contact us to discuss your options.

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